Discover the pioneers, innovators and leaders defining Singapore’s tomorrow. Tatler Most Influential spotlights the changemakers driving progress across industries and creating lasting impact in Singapore and the region
Tatler Most Influential (Singapore)
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Philanthropy & Charity
Aarathi Arumugam
President, Aware
Aarathi Arumugam is a trained accountant and an entrepreneur who now serves as president of Aware
Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Aaron Tan
Co-founder and CEO, Carro
The serial entrepreneur who began his career at 13, then co-founded Carro, one of Asia’s fastest-growing startups
Entertainment
Althea Lim
Co-founder and group CEO, Gushcloud International
The global entertainment executive scaling creator management into a billion-dollar international industry
Architecture & Design
Angelene Chan
Chairman, DP Architects
The first female architect to be named the President’s Design Award Designer of the Year
Philanthropy & Charity
Anita Fam
President, National Council of Social Service
Veteran volunteer and NCSS President championing inclusion and compassionate care
Finance & Venture Capital
Anthonia Hui
Head of Singapore, AlTi Tiedemann Global
A passionate advocate in philanthropic causes and self-made entrepreneur
The Arts
Anthony Chen
Filmmaker
Award-winning Singaporean filmmaker behind Ilo Ilo, Wet Season and The Breaking Ice
Technology
Anthony Tan
Group CEO and co-founder, Grab
The visionary who has revolutionised how people travel, pay and live in the region
Technology
Anurag Srivastava
Founding partner, Jungle Ventures and Space Matrix Group
This IT professional turned venture capitalist is the brain behind several successful companies
Transportation & Logistics
Arthur Tay
Chairman and CEO, SUTL
Arthur Tay leads SUTL, a diversified business with interests across the region
Manufacturing & Energy
Aw Kah Peng
Senior Vice President and Chairman, Global Chemical Ventures and Shell Companies in Singapore
A navigator to a more sustainable future, leading Shell’s mission to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050
Finance & Venture Capital, Technology
Caecilia Chu
Co-founder and CEO, YouTrip
The woman behind Southeast Asia’s first multicurrency mobile wallet
Real Estate & Hospitality
Carolyn Choo
CEO and managing director, Worldwide Hotels Group
Next-generation hotel leader propelling a hospitality giant into the future
Retail & eCommerce
Charles Wong
Co-founder and group CEO, Charles & Keith Group
Powering a fashion empire from boutique beginnings to global acclaim
Technology
Chew Shou Zi
CEO, TikTok
TikTok’s Singaporean CEO is focusing on expanding the platform’s global footprint while ensuring user safety
Real Estate & Hospitality
Christina Ong
Founder-Owner, Como Group
Pioneering visionary redefining global luxury through fashion, hospitality and wellness
Real Estate & Hospitality
Chua Thian Poh
Executive chairman, Ho Bee Land
Real estate magnate Chua Thian Poh is a community leader and holder of several public appointments
Finance & Venture Capital, Technology
Chun Dong Chau
Co-founder, Advance Intelligence Group, and deputy CEO, Atome Financial
The co-founder of Advance Intelligence Group is a transformative leader in Singapore’s fintech sector
Food & Beverage
Damian D’Silva
Chef-owner, Rempapa, Gilmore & Damian D’Silva
He champions saving heritage recipes and traditional cooking methods at his dining establishments
Food & Beverage
Dave Pynt
Chef-owner, Burnt Ends
Known for his innovative approach to grilling, Pynt has redefined dining in Singapore
Finance & Venture Capital
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
CEO and executive director, Temasek Holdings
The custodian of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund is also a leading lawyer
Finance & Venture Capital
Eduardo Saverin
Co-founder, Facebook
Billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist Eduardo Saverin is betting on Asia
Sustainability
Esther An
Chief sustainability officer, City Developments Limited
A widely respected voice in Asia renowned for promoting climate action
The Arts
Eugene Tan
Director and CEO, National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum
Championing art’s transformative power through visionary leadership and curation
Real Estate & Hospitality
Evan Kwee
Vice-chairman, Capella Hotel Group; head of design and hospitality, Pontiac Land Group
Design-driven hotelier shaping Capella’s global expansion and legacy of modern luxury
Architecture & Design
Gabriel Tan
Founder and creative director, Gabriel Tan Studio and Studio Antimatter
Blending cultures and craftsmanship through globally acclaimed design collaborations
Public Service & Law
Gan Kim Yong
Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore and Minister for Trade and Industry, Ministry of Trade and Industry
One of the official faces of Singapore’s fight against Covid-19
Food & Beverage, Retail & eCommerce
George Quek
Founder and chairman, BreadTalk Group
Building a world-class food empire from a single bakery concept
Education, Public Service & Law
George Yeo
Visiting Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
The former Cabinet minister is now an advisor to trade organisations and educational institutions
Transportation & Logistics
Goh Choon Phong
CEO, Singapore Airlines
The highly decorated chief executive of Singapore Airlines, is a master strategist in aviation
Real Estate & Hospitality
Ho Kwon Ping
Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings
Former journalist-turned-global hospitality magnate has his eye on sustainability
Food & Beverage
Indra Kantono
Co-founder, Jigger & Pony Group
Indra Kantono is one-half of a power couple that’s consistently raising the bar in Singapore’s cocktail scene
Real Estate & Hospitality
Ismail Gafoor
Executive Chairman, PropNex Realty
A real estate pioneer who is now executive chairman of Singapore’s largest homegrown property consultancy
Entertainment
JJ Lin
Singer-songwriter and founder, JFJ Productions
The Mandopop superstar dabbles in endeavours from esports to F&B
Finance & Venture Capital
Jacqueline Poh
CEO, JTC
A strategic leader, Jacqueline Poh is chief executive officer of Jurong Town Corporation
Technology
Jeffrey Tiong
Founder and CEO, PatSnap
The patent-data pioneer leveraging AI to democratise complex intellectual property insights
Healthcare & Sciences
Joe Sim
Group CEO, NHG Health
An engineer by training, Joe Sim took the helm of NHG Health as Group CEO on January 1, 2024
Food & Beverage
Julien Royer
Chef-patron, Odette, Claudine
One of Asia’s top chefs, Julien Royer is helping to develop the next generation of culinary and hospitality leaders
Real Estate & Hospitality
Kishin RK
CEO, RB Capital
Singapore’s youngest billionaire Kishin RK has diversified from his family’s real estate empire to develop innovative businesses of his own
Social Entrepreneurship
Koh Seng Choon
Founder and executive director, Project Dignity
Empowering lives through inclusive enterprises that restore dignity and create jobs
Real Estate & Hospitality
Kwek Leng Beng
Executive Chairman, Hong Leong Group Singapore; City Developments Limited; Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Limited
This billionaire businessman grew the family business into a formidable property developer
Philanthropy & Charity
Laurence Lien
Chairman, Asia Philanthropy Circle
Championing collaboration and innovation in Asian philanthropy
Finance & Venture Capital, Public Service & Law
Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Singapore Government
Singapore’s prime minister is an economist who also serves as finance minister
Real Estate & Hospitality
Lee Chee Koon
Group CEO, CapitaLand Investment
Architect of the restructuring of CapitaLand Group that led to the formation of CapitaLand Investment
Public Service & Law
Lee Hsien Loong
Senior Minister, Singapore Government
Forward-looking Senior Minister who served as third Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024
Technology
Lew Chuen Hong
Chief executive, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Lew Chuen Hong is shaping Singapore’s digital future through frontier technologies, inclusive innovation, and global tech diplomacy
Finance & Venture Capital
Liang Xinjun
Co-founder and former vice-chairman, Fosun International Limited
This entrepreneur and investor is one of China’s most influential business minds
Finance & Venture Capital
Lim Chow Kiat
CEO, GIC
Lim Chow Kiat is the driver of GIC’s investment and organisational strategies
Food & Beverage, Retail & eCommerce
Lim Hock Chee
CEO, Sheng Siong Group
This role-model leader and his brothers built one of Singapore’s largest supermarket chains
Finance & Venture Capital
Loh Boon Chye
CEO, Singapore Exchange
Loh Boon Chye drives change and innovation in the financial services sector
The Arts
Low Eng Teong
CEO, National Arts Council
Leads Singapore’s arts development under Our SG Arts Plan 2023–2027
Healthcare & Sciences, Technology
Lynette Tan
CEO, Space Faculty
Passionate futurist guiding Singapore’s youth in space, deep tech and robotics
Public Service & Law
Melissa Ow
Chief executive, Singapore Tourism Board
Oversees the development of Singapore as a compelling travel destination
Philanthropy & Charity
Mildred Tan
Chairman, Tote Board
Championing governance, social impact and sustainability
Philanthropy & Charity
Naina Subberwal Batra
CEO, AVPN
Naina Subberwal Batra of AVPN is a driver of change for the public good
Public Service & Law
Natasha Latiff
Founder of Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights, Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights
Singaporean human rights lawyer and founder of Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights and Fair Future
Food & Beverage
Neo Kah Kiat
Founder, Chairman and group CEO, Neo Group Limited
Building Singapore’s largest integrated food enterprise through innovation and purpose
Healthcare & Sciences
Ng Wai Hoe
Group CEO, SingHealth
Ng Wai Hoe has been with SingHealth for almost two decades, and was appointed Group CEO in 2024
Finance & Venture Capital
Oei Hong Leong
Chairman, Chip Lian Investments
Billionaire businessman, noted philanthropist and patron of the arts
Food & Beverage
Olivia Lee
Founder, SoGoodK
Founder of an online purveyor dedicated to helping premium Korean lifestyle brands enter international markets
Finance & Venture Capital
Peter Lim
Stockbroker, private investor and business magnate Peter Lim is also a committed philanthropist
Real Estate & Hospitality
Philip Ng
CEO, Far East Organization
CEO of Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private landlord and property developer
Public Service & Law
Philip Yeo
Chairman, Economic Development Innovations Singapore
The economic pioneer has helped map out the nation’s technological and scientific progress
Fashion & Beauty
Rachel Lim
Co-founder, Love, Bonito, and founder, RachReflects
Online retail pioneer who co-founded clothing empire Love, Bonito
Finance & Venture Capital, Philanthropy & Charity, Sustainability
Ray Dalio
Founder, Bridgewater Associates
His principled approach to investing and radical transparency has influenced global economic policy and inspired millions worldwide
Healthcare & Sciences
Richard Eu
Chairman, Eu Yan Sang International Ltd
A key driver of change and modernisation who brought TCM to a global market
Finance & Venture Capital
Richard Teng
CEO, Binance
Steering the world’s largest crypto exchange through regulation, trust-building, and the next phase of global digital finance
Finance & Venture Capital
Ron Sim
Founder and Executive Chairman, V3 Group
Having made a success in health and wellness, he’s making huge strides in luxury food & beverage
Retail & eCommerce
Salleh Marican
Founder and CEO, Second Chance Properties
Founder of homegrown Second Chance Properties and the Salleh Marican Foundation
Philanthropy & Charity
Stanley Tan
Chairman, =DREAMS Singapore and Asia Community Foundation
A big believer in building a strong civil society, devoting half his time to community causes in and out of Singapore
Real Estate & Hospitality
Stephen Riady
Executive Chairman and Group CEO, OUE Limited
The philanthropist leads a real estate development, investment and management company
Finance & Venture Capital
Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin
CEO, Quantedge Capital
Lawyer-turned-fund manager who is a strong believer in skills-based volunteering
Manufacturing & Energy, Sustainability
Sunny Verghese
Co-founder and group CEO, Olam Group
Agri-business giant Olam Group’s CEO has maintained impeccable eco-credentials
Food & Beverage
Taha Bouqdib
President and chief executive officer, V3 Gourmet
TWG Tea’s founder also introduced Bacha Coffee, which has it roots in Morocco
Philanthropy & Charity
Tan Ching Ne
President, United Women Singapore
An advocate for social responsibility and women’s rights, Tan Ching Ne is the president of United Women Singapore.
Architecture & Design, The Arts
Tan Kay Ngee
Founder and principal architect, Kay Ngee Tan Architects
Veteran architect who infuses his designs with modern Chinese sensibilities
Technology
Tan Min-Liang
Co-founder and CEO, Razer
Avid gamer and former lawyer Tan Min-Liang is a tech business icon
Architecture & Design
Teo Su Seam
Partner, LTW Designworks
Designer of choice for top hospitality brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and Four Seasons Seoul
Public Service & Law
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
President of Singapore, Singapore Government
The statesman and authority on economic and social policies has risen to the apex of Singapore politics
Technology
Vincent Chong Sy Feng
CEO, group president, and executive director, ST Engineering
A key leader who has driven strategic growth across aerospace, electronics, and defence
Architecture & Design, Sustainability
Wong Mun Summ
Co-founding director, Woha Architects
Wong's architectural firm is known for its sustainable approach to design and building
Sports
Yip Pin Xiu
Swimmer, Team Singapore
Championing inclusion through sport and empowering the next generation of swimmers
